05/08/2026
After more than 50 years in the restaurant business, the Kerney family is closing a remarkable chapter, and opening the door for the next visionary to shape the future of one of Kingsport’s most iconic properties.
In near-continuous operation since 1946, Lynn Garden Hardware and Lynn Garden Restaurant have stood at the heart of the Lynn Garden community. For generations, these landmark businesses were more than storefronts—they were gathering places and community centers. From birthday celebrations and family dinners to everyday essentials and hometown connections, this property has been woven into the memories of countless families and the history of Kingsport.
Now, a rare opportunity has arrived. With the City of Kingsport’s Lynn Garden corridor redevelopment plan actively taking shape—and a new school planned just behind the property—the momentum for transformation is here. Positioned along a key gateway to downtown, this historic site stands at the center of a growing vision for revitalization, investment, and renewed community energy. Pictures of possible redevelopment from those plans are included in the comments.
This is more than real estate. This is a chance to own a cornerstone of Kingsport history and reimagine it for the future. (And, located on one Kingsport's heavily trafficked thoroughfares.)
Join us Friday, May 15, for your opportunity to purchase this legendary property and become part of the next chapter in Lynn Garden’s revival.
Historic legacy.
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